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dogpet

99%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding
99% User Score Based on 380 reviews

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PCWindows
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About

"Dogpet" is a unique game where you play as floating hands, petting dogs on a green meadow to earn points. Use these points to buy more dogs and avoid getting thrown off the map by your own excitement. The game features three music tracks for a relaxing experience. In this game, the joy of petting dogs is the main focus, providing a calming and entertaining gameplay.

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 380 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game provides a comforting and therapeutic experience, helping players cope with loneliness and depression.
  • Players enjoy the simple yet engaging gameplay of petting and spawning dogs, often leading to humorous and chaotic moments.
  • The graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable experience.
  • The game lacks substantial content and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay after a while.
  • There are technical issues such as optimization problems and glitches, including floating dogs and low frame rates when too many are spawned.
  • Some players express a desire for more features, such as additional gameplay mechanics or new maps.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it fun and immersive, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of balance. Although many appreciate the core mechanics and overall experience, concerns about trivializing gameplay and stagnant design elements persist. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from improvements in variety and challenge.

    • “This game is a masterpiece with fun and immersive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack that fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the game. The story is thrilling and the game graphically looks gorgeous. I recommend you to play this game; trust me, it'll change your life for the better.”
    • “Gameplay, 10/10”
    • “Not the best design with the map, the hands, and the 'dogs', but the gameplay is really fun and entertaining!”
    • “Each successive game has layered on a slate of new dogpet to wrangle and, more recently, increasingly absurd and bloated mechanics to try and spice up a system that fundamentally remained unchanged.”
    • “Edit: I tire of this gameplay loop.”
    • “Gameplay while repetitive is still fun.”
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is highly praised, with many players considering it one of the best they've ever experienced, often describing it as engaging and emotionally resonant. Reviewers highlight the depth and soul of the narrative, comparing it favorably to other acclaimed titles. However, some reviews indicate a lack of story in certain games, suggesting a mixed reception in that regard.

    • “The best story game I have ever played. I don't really like a lot of games I own, but this holds the honor of being the only game I actually enjoy that somehow keeps me coming back, yearning to continue on with the story. It's clear how much soul is in this game by one look at it.”
    • “This game is a masterpiece with fun and immersive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack that fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the game. The story is thrilling, and the game graphically looks gorgeous. I recommend you to play this game; trust me, it'll change your life for the better.”
    • “This amazing story keeps the player engaged and focused, and serves to reinforce that dogpet has a story like no other.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “☑ no story”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising them as "immaculate," "gorgeous," and "better than any next-gen PS5 game." The visuals are described as fitting perfectly with the game's aesthetic, contributing to an overall stunning experience that enhances gameplay and immersion. Overall, the graphics are consistently rated 10/10, highlighting their exceptional quality.

    • “This game is so beautiful and the graphics are immaculate.”
    • “This game is a masterpiece with fun and immersive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack that fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the game, the story is thrilling and the game graphically looks gorgeous. I recommend you to play this game, trust me, it'll change your life for the better.”
    • “Better graphics than any next gen PS5 game.”
    • “This game, no that is not the appropriate word, this experience known as dogpet is the greatest thing I've ever played, to keep it simple I will split it up into categories; story, gameplay, graphics and conclusion.”
    • “The graphics and stuff just fit so well and it's so cute.”
  • emotional
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find "dogpet" to be a deeply emotional experience, serving as a therapeutic outlet that alleviates stress and anxiety. The game's nuanced virtual dogs foster empathy and emotional intelligence, allowing players to navigate complex emotional landscapes and feel a profound sense of love and connection in challenging times. Overall, the emotional depth of the game resonates strongly, leaving players moved and reflective.

    • “Life's challenges often lead to stress and anxiety, and Dogpet serves as a therapeutic outlet for emotional release.”
    • “The nuanced behavior of the virtual dogs in Dogpet requires players to develop a keen sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.”
    • “The dogs made me feel very loved in this otherwise dark and helpless world.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, with players finding joy in its silly mechanics, such as galloping like a horse and amusing glitches like the hand flying feature. While the game may not be critically acclaimed, its comedic elements and meme potential contribute to its charm and entertainment value.

    • “This game is so stupid that it's absolutely hilarious.”
    • “Also, the fact you can gallop like a horse if you practice a bit is really funny to me for some reason.”
    • “Please keep the hand flying glitch; it is so funny and life-saving when your dogs push you off the land and you can fly to safety.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to complete it. This sentiment highlights the potentially overwhelming nature of the grind, which may deter some players.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised as exceptional, with many reviewers calling it the greatest soundtrack they've ever experienced. It complements the game's aesthetic and enhances the immersive gameplay, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment and emotional impact of the game.

    • “This game is a masterpiece with fun and immersive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack that fits perfectly into the aesthetic of the game. The story is thrilling, and the game graphically looks gorgeous. I recommend you play this game; trust me, it'll change your life for the better.”
    • “The music is the greatest OST I've ever heard; it was inspiring how amazing it was.”
    • “The music is the greatest OST I've ever heard; it was inspiring how amazing it was.”

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